Philly Pizza, the controversial late-night take-out which was supposedly shut down last week when the D.C. Board of Zoning adjustment revoked its certificate of occupancy, is still operating. Monday night, an employee who answered the phone said Philly Pizza would be open until midnight. ANC Commissioner Bill Starrels was not happy about it. Commenting at the Citizens Association of Georgetown meeting at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Starrels said the business "will do anything for a buck." Including risking much more serious penalties, it seems. D.C. authorities responsible for enforcing the decision did not immediately return calls for comment.
Follow The Dish
Get the Newsletter!
The Latest
Valentine Lingerie Soiree at L2 Lounge
(Photo by: Jane Pain) Jane Pain … [read more]
Mercedes-Benz on Display at Georgetown Cupcake for Leukemia Ball Raffle
This Saturday, February 4th from 10:00 am to 5:00 … [read more]
Valentine's Day Dinner at MICHEL
For Valentine’s Day, MICHEL is … [read more]
PAUL Takes the Cake with Toi & Moi
In honor of Valentine’s Day, PAUL’s … [read more]
4 Comments For This Article
The owner of this "fast-food" establishment has just once again displayed his arrogance and disrespect for the law. He deserves whatever penalties the District can impose, which, I would hope, would include being permanently ineligible for any DC issued license.
Maybe possibly before everyone is so quick to judge the owner of the establishment we should get more facts as to why the certificate of occupancy was revoked. One problem under the new DC Government is an overzealous enforcement of laws that were mostly overlooked for many years - and in many case need to be changed anyways. Before we put an owner of establishment on trial we should get all the facts.
The relevant fact is that an order revoking the certificate of occupancy was issued. No stay of the order was issued or sought. The order subsequently was disobeyed.
Vague references to "we should get all the facts", rests upon the almost magical feat of ignoring the fact of the order and it's violation. Whether an appeal would or would not amend or reverse the order is a separate issue. Pending that, the order is in place.
Unless, of course, "anonymous"urges that the subject of an order may independently nullify its validity.
Craving much to eat pizza! *groan* I really love pizza even when I was still a toddler! A pizza-addict you may say (If there's such thing) Haha! Anyway, I happen to browse through about facts and nutritions you could get while enjoying eating pizza. Check it out at doctips.com
Post new comment